Articles
Message from the Head Instructor
Messages, thoughts, musings, considerations on Tamiya Ryu Iaijutsu and Budo from the Gennankai's Head Instructor to USTRI deshi and others journeying on the path of Budo.
Current article: The Path is the PathMessage Archive
- Year of the Tiger
(by: Gennetsu, 2021-12-31) - A New Head Instructor
(by: Gennan Buhaku & Gennetsu, 2021-10-18) - Rejuvenated Involvement
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2017-10-10) - Re-Alignment Process
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2013-01-09) - USTRI - The Next Generation
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2010-09-11) - Concerning the Use of “Ai” in the Word “Iai
(by: Uesugi Hitoshi Gengou, 2009-10-28) - Witnesses to History Once Again
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2009-06-11) - A New Year, A New focus
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2009-01-30) - A Year of Change
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2008-03-31) - Tsumaki Seirin Genshin Passing
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2007-07-31) - The Smallest of Details…
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2007-05-20) - Growth is an inevitable fact of life…
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2007-02-06) - As A New Year Approaches…
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2005-12-30) - As A New Semester Begins…
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2005-09-01) - Book Translation Project Update
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2005-02-07)
Reflecting Pool
Reflections and introspective articles from USTRI instructors and students on various topics as they related to Tamiya Ryu Iaijutsu practice.
Current article: Is it possible to Age Gracefully in a martial art?Reflecting Pool Archive
- Rei
(by: Douglas Jarrett (Genchi), 2022-11-26) - Language is Important
(by: Gensui, 2022-09-02) - Benefits of Daily Practice
(by: Genka, 2022-07-06) - Reflections Through Haiku
(by: Genkou, 2022-06-30) - The Total Experience
(by: Gensui, 2022-02-06) - A Rewarding Cultural Experience
(by: Genka, 2022-01-01) - Reflecting On Reflections
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2021-10-18) - Rejuvenation and Renewal
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2017-10-10) - The Path Less Traveled
(by: Brent Eastman (Gentou), 2010-12-01) - The Concept of Kiai and Its Application in Tamiya Ryu Iaijutsu
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2010-07-30) - Being Passionate About What You Do
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2010-04-01) - Nyunanshin - Pliable Mind
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2010-03-01) - At the Dawn of a New Decade...
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2010-01-01) - 2008 Japan Trip Reflections
(by: USTRI Deshi, 2008-12-01) - Imperfection Wears Black
(by: Brent Eastman (Gentou), 2008-03-01) - Preserving the “Wa” of the Dojo…
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2007-05-20) - Individual Expression through the Medium of Kata
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2007-02-06) - And Issues of “Entitlement” Eventually Arise…
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2007-02-06) - Advertising, Fame & Ignorance
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2005-12-30) - A Lesson in Contrasts
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2005-09-01) - On the Preservation of Traditional Japanese Culture in the West
(by: Gennan Buhaku, 2005-02-07)
Instructor Forum
Insights from USRTI instructors.
Instructor Forum Archive
- Living Art
(by: Brent Eastman (Gentou), 2011-07-22) - Is it Fear or Concern?
(by: Ken Young, 2006-10-01) - 10 Points of Etiquette When Visiting a Dojo
(by: Brent Eastman (Gentou), 2006-02-01)
Student Views
Articles from the deshi's prespective.
Student Views Archive
- Important points to consider during Nukitsuke:
(by: James Russell (Gennetsu), 2009-09-30) - Poetry In Motion
(by: USTRI Deshi, 2009-09-30) - Shinsakai Reflections
(by: USTRI Deshi, 2009-09-30) - Studying Tamiya Ryu Iaijutsu with My Father
(by: Eric Hufnagel, 2008-05-13) - Studying Tamiya Ryu Iaijutsu with My Son
(by: Thomas Hufnagel (Gensui), 2008-05-13) - Western Fencing and Iaijutsu: Comparisons & Challenges
(by: Joe Gallagher, 2008-05-13) - Reflections from a Shrine Visit in America
(by: Gary Cox, 2007-10-01) - The Roots of Tamiya Ryu
(by: Scott Sier (Genfu), 2007-05-29) - Rebirth of the Sword: Historical Environment During the Founding of Tamiya Ryu Iaijutsu
(by: James Droscha, 2006-10-01) - Shifting Tides: Japanese Culture During the Azuchi-Momoyama Period
(by: Tammy Droscha, 2006-10-01) - The Thread Follows the Needle
(by: Douglas Jarret (Genchi), 2006-08-18) - Cutting off the Canyon
(by: Robert Scales, 2006-03-31) - Changing Roles: Reflections on Starting a Study Group
(by: Brent Eastman (Gentou), 2005-02-23)